Chicago
32
BEAT

Grandbar

1600 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 · Wicker Park · Restaurant · Medium risk
BEAT
32/100

Troubled record — failed 3 of 6 inspections for sanitation, pest activity

Inspections
6
3 passed
Last Inspected
2016-10-12
Pass Rate
50%
3 failures
Score
32/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2016-10-12)
Failed 3 inspections (2016, 2016, 2014)
Sanitation issues found across 21 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 8 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 21×
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training serious
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Other serious
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Facility Condition minor
2016-10-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Found raw wood shelving on left side of bar, near ice bin. Must paint or stain. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

2016-09-29 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

Found previous serious violations not corrected. Original report date: 9/21/16, report # 1960908. #18 Found 20 live roaches the following areas in basement: under washer machine; on wiping cloths in bucket; on floor near ice machine;, on soda syru...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Found ice bins with no separation between beverage lines and consumable ice storage bin. Must provide separation between beverage lines and consumable ice. Found rust on shelves in walk in cooler and liquor storage shelves in basement. Must remove r...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Found dust build up and slimy, black substance on walls of walk in cooler. Must remove, clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain. Liquor storage shelves in basement not clean. Must clean all shelves.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Found standing water in basement area near ice machine. Must remove all standing water. Found thick yellow, thick liquid under and around air conditioning/furnace compressor. Must remove, clean and sanitize area. gap where wall meets floor in hallw...

minor Pest Activity

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Found several holes or missing dry wall in walls behind bar area, near stair well. Must seal all walls so that they are smooth and easily cleanable. Found several large holes in basement ceiling. must seal all holes to prevent pest entry. Must mai...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Plumbing under basement utility sink leaks. Must repair and maintain.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Found portable grill on rear dining patio area. Instructed to remove. Found several non-working and unused items in basement storage areas, stored on floor. Area must be cleaned and organized, and all items must be elevated at least 6 inches above th...

2016-09-21 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Sanitation

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

Found spoiled, foul smelling food items inside non-working mini fridge in basement area. (Mini fridge is disconnected). Moldy and spoiled foods (pizza, chicken bones, etc) inside. Instructed food not fit for human consumption. Must remove all conten...

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Found uncovered, half eaten pizza slices, half eaten burger and French fries inside box freezer in basement area. Must remove these uncovered, half eaten foods, remove excessive ice build up, clean and sanitize cooler. Found large amount of black sl...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Found 7 live cockroaches in the following areas: upper interior or ice machine, on floor near ice machine, and under mini fridge in basement, and near a/c compressor. Found 5 flies in basement. Found small crawling black insects inside mini fridge. F...

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Found previous minor violations not corrected from 7/28/14, report # 1490995. Must correct the following previous minor violations: #32 PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BAR AREA. #33 CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SODA GUNS, SINKS, SHELVES, AND SURFA...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Found several items in freezer stored in grocery bags. Instructed grocery bags are not permitted and must properly store food in commercial grade containers (that are smooth and easily cleanable.)Must maintain.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Found standing water in basement area near ice machine. Must remove all standing water. Found thick yellow, thick liquid under and around air conditioning/furnace compressor. Must remove, clean and sanitize area. Found gap where wall meets floor in...

minor Pest Activity

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Found several holes or missing dry wall in walls behind bar area, near stair well. Must seal all walls so that they are smooth and easily cleanable. Found several large holes in basement ceiling. must seal all holes to prevent pest entry.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Found large crack/hole in sink basin in men's restroom. Must repair and maintain.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Found portable grill on rear dining patio area. Instructed to remove to prevent pest harborage. Found several non-working items in basement storage area, stored on floor. Area must be cleaned and organized, and all items must be elevated at least 6 ...

2014-07-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SODA GUNS, SINKS, SHELVES, AND SURFACES IN BAR AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PIZZA PREP AREA OR MOVE PIZZA OVENS TO BAR AREA.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP IN BASEMENT.

2014-07-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS AROUND ICE BIN AND SODA GUN DISPENSER IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN COURSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #659625 ON 12-8-11. 32-MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA, BETWEEN THREE SINK DRAINBOARD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SODA GUNS, SINKS, SHELVES, AND SURFACES IN BAR AREA.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PIZZA PREP AREA. REPAIR VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP IN BASEMENT.

2011-12-08 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA, BETWEEN THREE SINK DRAIN BOARD

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA THROUGHOUT PREMISES

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR CEILING BASEMENT STORAGE AREA

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZED BASEMENT STORAGES...

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